Velinda Matthews
Dalhart
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience as a Paraprofessional at Dalhart ISD, skilled in behavior management and effective communication. Proven ability to support students with special needs, fostering academic growth through individualized assistance. Adept at collaborating with educators to implement IEPs, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Dalhart ISD
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted in classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Supported instructional staff by preparing materials and resources for lessons.
- Observed and recorded student behavior to identify individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Monitored students during activities, ensuring safety and compliance with guidelines.
- Provided one-on-one support to students, fostering academic growth and confidence.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve educational techniques.
- Facilitated communication between students and educators to enhance understanding.
Receiving Manager
United Supermarket #534
08.2012 - 07.2021
- Oversaw receiving operations, ensuring efficient processing and accuracy of incoming shipments.
- Implemented inventory control measures to enhance stock management and reduce discrepancies.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices for receiving and inspection processes.
- Collaborated with logistics team to streamline delivery schedules and improve turnaround times.
- Conducted regular audits of receiving procedures, identifying areas for process improvement.
- Maintained strong vendor relationships to facilitate timely communication regarding shipments and quality issues.
- Unloaded, sorted and stored incoming merchandise.
- Verified deliveries against paperwork and contacted vendors to resolve discrepancies.
- Managed inbound receiving departments.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better communication and reduced shipping errors.
- Gathered and processed merchandise returns.
- Enhanced warehouse organization for smoother operations and improved productivity.
- Collaborated with other department managers to develop cross-functional strategies for maximizing store performance.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Care And Education - Early Childhood Care And Education
Autry Tech
Tulsa, OK01-2004
High School Diploma -
Dalhart High School
Dalhart, TX05-1984
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Dalhart ISD
08.2021 - Current
Receiving Manager
United Supermarket #534
08.2012 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Early Childhood Care And Education - Early Childhood Care And Education
Autry Tech
High School Diploma -
Dalhart High School
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